Archive of: RSPCA Inspectorate

Two people were sentenced today in the Joondalup Magistrates Court, for cruelty to their three pet dogs, Milo (male Siberian Husky), Chloe (female Staffordshire Terrier) and Hikari (female Siberian Husky).

RSPCA WA Inspectors have removed 66 animals from a property in Gingin.

The animals appear to be in good condition and RSPCA WA would like to make it clear that this was a surrender of animals – there is no welfare issue with this case at this stage, and there is no evidence to suggest any contravention of the Animal Welfare Act.

This is simply a case of dog breeders with too many animals who have contravened local council by-laws. This case has highlighted just why dog breeding legislation is needed in WA.

RSPCA WA is investigating two reports of alleged cruelty to animals overnight: A dog was apparently shot with a nail gun in Victoria Park; and in Quinns Rocks a girl was filmed apparently slapping a dog repeatedly with considerable force with a rubber thong. Inspectors are investigating both cases.

This page provides more information on Lucy’s rescue and subsequent treatment at RSPCA WA. We want you to know that we did everything we possibly could to rehabilitate her and give her the life that every dog deserves.